Belmont Park at Mission Beach

See Belmont Park pictures---San Diego's fun family amusement park!

On this page, you'll discover Belmont Park's attractions which you may enjoy on your visit. At the end of the page, you'll also get practical details such as Belmont Park's address, directions, and map links.

Mission Beach: great place to swim, plus rides, too!

Mission Beach has a wide sandy beach, blue water, and a boardwalk lined with fun places to eat and shop. It's true that many beaches in greater San Diego, California have clean, white sand and lovely, blue water. But, if you head to Mission Beach, you'll also be able to enjoy the fun rides at Belmont Park!

The Belmont Park amusement park has been thrilling local residents and guests since 1925. The current version of Belmont Park, of course, is modern and up-to-date. You'll find a range of activities from kiddie rides to thrill rides for older members of the family from which to choose. On this page, we'll talk about all the fun you and your family can have if you pay a visit to Belmont Park in Mission Beach!

Belmont Park list of rides

Roller coaster and thrill rides

The Giant Dipper rollercoaster has a long history. The Giant Dipper opened with the original park in 1925, and was---naturally!---the park's centerpiece. Though it remained the park's "shining star" for decades, time eventually won out over the aging wooden coaster. It closed in 1976...but, thankfully, it was revived by a group of concerned citizens working together as the "Save the Coaster Committee."

The Giant Dipper roller coaster opened again in 1990 after a thourough and painstaking restoration...to the tune of $2 million dollars! Once again, the Giant Dipper is Belmont Park's shining star, and it continues to be the most popular ride in the park...beloved by still another generation of riders! There is a 50" minimum height required to ride the Giant Dipper. You may purchase an individual ticket to ride, or you may ride as many times as you wish by purchasing an all-you-can-ride wristband (details below.)


* The Beach Blaster is the newest ride at Belmont Park...and it's a wild child! Called The Beach Blaster, this hard-to-describe ride will lift you up in the air, swinging from side to side & spinning at the same time! You'll hear plenty of screaming here---and just might contribute to some of those screams yourself! Like the Giant Dipper, the Beach Blaster ride has a minimum height of 50" tall required for riders.


* "Chaos" is another popular thrill ride in Belmont Park at Mission Beach. (You can see a picture of the Chaos ride at the top of this page.) It's another ride whose action is hard to describe. You'll be lifted up into the air as the whole ride circles a central hub; and all the while, your individual car will be making it's own separate maneuvers. It's another sure-to-please attraction for thrill lovers at Belmont Park! The minimum height required to ride is 50" tall.


* The Raceway Bumper Cars are a fun way to "play war" with your other family members. Just strap yourself into a bumper car...and start ramming! There's a 52" minimum height required to drive a Raceway Bumper Car; or a 42" minimum height required to ride along as a passenger.

Belmont Park Family & Kiddie Rides

Though the Liberty Carousel isn't actually an antique, it was made carefully from photos to be an "antique reproduction" carousel. Its lovely colors and beautifully crafted animals are a visual treat, as well as being fun for its young riders.


* The Thunder Boats ride is another Belmont Park attraction meant for toddlers and preschoolers. Children may choose their boats, and then float around a central hub while ringing their boat's bell.


* The Crazy Submarine ride is a little "wilder" ride for children. The "submarine" rises up into the air and circles forwards; then it circles backwards. (You can see a photo of the Crazy Submarine just above and to your left.) Kids over 42" in height may ride the Crazy Submarine alone; shorter tots need to bring a parent along for the ride with them.


* The Vertical Plunge ride is another thriller for older children. This is a small version of the "tower plunge" rides that are all the rage in most theme parks these days. Kids (who must be 42" or taller to ride) board a ride car which raises up to the top of the 3-story tower...then get quickly lowered to produce a thrill sensation.


* The Krazy Cars are round "bumper" type cars which spin. Unlike the Raceway Bumper Cars, though, riders only need to be 42" tall to drive.


* The Tilt-a-Whirl isn't just a kiddie ride...yet neither could it be called a big "thrill." Let's just say that it's "fun for the whole family." You'll sit in a seashell-shaped car which circles a central hub, while producing a spinning action of its own. Children under 48" tall need to ride with an adult chaperone.

Belmont Park Ticket and Wristband Prices

Belmont Park wristband prices: The cost of a wristband (for all-you-can-ride fun) at Belmont Park is as follows---
Guests under 50" tall...$16 for an all-day wristband.
Guests 50" tall and over...$23 for an all-day wristband.

You will not have to purchase an all-day wristband in order to enjoy a few rides at Belmont Park. Individual ride tickets range from $2 (the Liberty Carousel) to $6 (the Giant Dipper roller coaster), with other rides priced somewhere in between.

The all-day wristband is good for riding on the attractions mentioned in the first two sections of this page. There are, however, some extra-fee attractions at Belmont Park.

Belmont Park's extra-fee attractions---

* Miniature golf--- Head indoors for some family fun on a glow-in-the-dark mini golf course!

* The Flow Rider surf machine...(See a picture of the Flow Rider below.) The Flow Rider is a whole lot of fun to watch, even if you don't know how to surf. The machine produces an endless wave, which provides some non-stop surfing fun for those lucky enough to know how to surf! (And, there's no paddling out into the ocean, no getting conked on the head with a surfboard, and no reaching the shore to end the fun!) There is, however, a fee to pay! There's a one-time $10 registration fee for the Flow Rider, then a $15-per-session usage fee. Also, you'll need to be at least 42" tall to use the Flow Rider.

* The Plunge...is a giant, heated indoor swimming pool built for the original Belmont Park back in 1925. The pool is well-maintained, and continues to provide recreation and exercise for today's visitor. There's a $7 fee (less for kids) to enjoy using the Plunge pool.

Belmont Park at Mission Beach -- Address, Map and Directions

Directions to Belmont Park: Belmont Park at Mission Beach does not have direct freeway access. There are a number of routes you may take, depending on your starting point. To plan your route, you may find the following road map to Belmont Park at Mission Beach helpful.

Belmont Park official website: To keep up on the latest news at the Belmont Park family amusement area, use the following link to visit the Belmont Park official website at www.belmontpark.com.





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